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Rachael Hood 1828–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1828

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 3 Oct 1928

Death Location: Wayne, North Carolina

Father: Johnson None

Mother: Civil Johnson

Spouse(s): Wiley Best

Children(s): Eractus Best, Susie Best, Louis Best, Jasper Best, Henry Best, Josie Best, Josephene Best, Grant Best, John Best, Sneeton Best, Polly Best, Thomas Best, Paskel Best, Lottie Best, Preston Best

The story of Rachael Hood began in 1828 in North Carolina. Rachael Hood married Wiley Henry Best, and had children including Eractus Best, Grant Best, Henry B Best, Jasper Rodger Reverend Best, John J Best, Josephene Best, Josie Best, Lottie Best, Louis Best, Paskel Best, Polly Best, Preston Best, Sneeton Best, Susie Best, Thomas Best. Rachael Hood passed away in 1928 in Wayne, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachael Hood began in 1828 in North Carolina.
  • Rachael Hood married Wiley Henry Best, and had children including Eractus Best, Grant Best, Henry B Best, Jasper Rodger Reverend Best, John J Best, Josephene Best, Josie Best, Lottie Best, Louis Best, Paskel Best, Polly Best, Preston Best, Sneeton Best, Susie Best, Thomas Best.
  • Rachael Hood passed away in 1928 in Wayne, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johnson None
–1840
Birth Location: –
J
Civil Johnson
–1850
Birth Location: –
CJ

Spouses(s)

Wiley Best
1826–1915
Birth Location: N. C.
WB

Children(s)

Eractus Best
1887–1947
Birth Location: North Carolina
EB
Susie Best
1866–
Birth Location: Bentonsville, Johnston County, North Carolina
SB
Louis Best
1877–
Birth Location: Bentonsville, Johnston, North Carolina, United States
LB
Jasper Best
1875–1952
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
JB
Henry Best
1866–1935
Birth Location: North Carolina
HB
Josie Best
1888–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Josephene Best
1883–1980
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Grant Best
1869–
Birth Location: North Carolina
GB
John Best
1856–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Sneeton Best
1878–1966
Birth Location: North Carolina
SB
Polly Best
1867–
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB
Thomas Best
1867–1919
Birth Location: BENTONVILLE Johnson County NC
TB
Paskel Best
1881–1929
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB
Lottie Best
1873–
Birth Location: New Hope, Wayne County, North Carolina
LB
Preston Best
1879–1966
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB

Rachael Hood's Ancestors

Self
Rachael Hood
1828–1928
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Johnson
–1840
Civil Johnson
–1850
Grandparents
Josiah Gardner
1782–1865
Goldsboro, Wayne Co, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Patsey DEAL
1750–
Josiah Gardner
1742–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachael Hood's Descendants

1.
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Rachael Hood (Feb 1828–3 Oct 1928) m. Wiley (Henry) Best (May 1826–16 Dec 1915)
  1. 1. Eractus Best 1887–1947 m. Dora McDaniel 1885–
  2. 2. Susie Best 1866–
  3. 3. Louis Best 1877–
  4. 4. Jasper (Rodger (Reverend)) Best 1875–1952 m. Lucille Best 1877–1957
    1. 1. Ruth (E) Best 1903–
    2. 2. Beatrice Best 1908–1979
    3. 3. Lola Best 1900– m. Thomas Melvin 1899–1941
    4. 4. Rhetter Best 1906–
      1. 1. Theosian Penn 1926–
      2. 2. Gertrude Penn 1924–
    5. 5. Rebecca (E) Melvin 1895–1943 m. Willie Melvin 1895–1986
      1. 1. Emmet (Ross) Melvin 1923–1989 m. Inez Brewington 1917–
        1. 1. Shirley (Ray Brewington) Matthews 1943–2013
      2. 2. Mable (Gertrude) Melvin 1932–2007
    6. 6. Lee (A) Best 1904–
    7. 7. Joseph (John) Best 1897–1958
    8. 8. Jasper (Best) Jr 1914–1958 m. Elsie Best 1918–
    9. 9. Willie (Ernest) Ward 1903–1957
      1. 1. Willie (Ernest Ward) Jr 1936–2013
      2. 2. Eleanor Miles 1946–1990 m. Elijah Cox 1943–2018
    10. 10. Blonnie Best 1910–
      1. 1. Mattie (Pearl) Austin 1930–2009
    11. 11. Willie Ward 1904–
      1. 1. Willie (Ernest Ward) Jr 1936–2013
  5. 5. Henry (B.) Best 1866–1935 m. Esther (Roberta (Bowdan)) Hargrove 1875–
    1. 1. Ophelia Best 1903–1964
      1. 1. Maryland (Douglas) Walters 1932–1967
      2. 2. Maryland (Douglas) Walters 1932–1967
      3. 3. Maryland (Douglas) Walters 1932–1967
      4. 4. Maryland Waters 1932–1967
    2. 2. Annie (Mae) Whitfield 1910–1958 m. Simon (Peter) Whitfield 1900–1970
      1. 1. Annie (Louise Whitfield) Burgess 1941–2004 m. Roy (Marvin) Burgess 1909–1994
  6. 6. Josie Best 1888–
  7. 7. Josephene Best 1883–1980 m. Council Elliott 1884– m. Council Elliott 1884–
    1. 1. Lila Best-Faison 1902–2001 m. Sam (Faison) 3rd 1894–1970
    2. 2. Mamie Elliott 1924–2010
  8. 8. Grant Best 1869– m. Sudie Best 1881–
  9. 9. John (J) Best 1856–
  10. 10. Sneeton Best 1878–1966
  11. 11. Polly Best 1867–
  12. 12. Thomas Best 1867–1919
  13. 13. Paskel Best 1881–1929 m. Sarah (W) Lee 1874–1911 m. Cornelia Brewington 1887–1977 m. Sarah (W) Lee 1872–1911
    1. 1. Otis Best 1922–1982 m. Starr Gareau 1925–
    2. 2. Ethel Best 1907–
    3. 3. Easter Best 1898–
    4. 4. Herbert Brewington 1902–1970 m. Katherine (Miller) Brewington 1912–1981
    5. 5. Letha (Bell) Brewington 1909–1979
    6. 6. Lena (Bell) Best 1919–1984 m. James Fox 1907–
    7. 7. Hosea Best 1900–1931
    8. 8. Preston (Augustus) Brewington 1905–1976 m. Fannie Cox 1909–2000
  14. 14. Lottie Best 1873–
  15. 15. Preston Best 1879–1966 m. Maggie (Ward) Best 1883–1941 m. Alice Benton 1882– m. Maggie Ward 1882–1941 m. Martha (Maggie) Ward 1880–1941
    1. 1. Earl Best 1908–1958 m. Geneva Best 1910– m. Bessie Middleton 1909–1975
    2. 2. Robert (H) Best 1910–
    3. 3. Carl (Robert) Best 1907–1987
    4. 4. David Best 1910–2006 m. Bessie (Catherin Oliver) Best 1917–1960 m. Bessie (Catherin Mae Oliver) Best 1917–1960
    5. 5. Annie (Bell Best) Royall 1916–1995 m. Mencie Royall 1913–1953
    6. 6. Mattie Best 1919– m. Swindell Pemberton 1918–1997
    7. 7. Aaron (Adam) Best 1905–1981 m. Lucy (Maude) Darden 1910–1995
    8. 8. Daniel Best 1910–1986 m. Nellie Best 1913–
      1. 1. Edna (Earl Jones) Cole 1935–1973 m. William ((Willie) Matthew) Cole 1929–1970
      2. 2. Doris (Gray) Ambrose 1939–2017 m. Donald Ambrose 1938–1988
      3. 3. Montee Best 1937–2020
      4. 4. Donzel (Best) Jr 1935–2000
      5. 5. Margaret Best 1933–2005
    9. 9. Howard Best 1914–2001 m. Mary (Lou) Brinson 1914–

Rachael Hood's Timeline

20 Records

1828
Feb 1828
Birth of Rachael Hood in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1828
Feb 1828
Birth of Rachael Hood in North Carolina
North Carolina
1828
Feb 1828
Birth of Rachael Hood in North Carolina
North Carolina
1830
Feb 1830
Age 2
Birth of Rachael Hood in Wayne County
Wayne County
1830
Feb 1830
Age 2
Birth of Rachael Hood in North Carolina
North Carolina
1830
Feb 1830
Age 2
Birth of Rachael Hood in Wayne County
Wayne County
1835
1835
Age 7
Birth of Rachael Hood
None
1880
1880
Age 52
Rachael Hood resided here in New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Rachael Hood resided here in New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Rachael Hood resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Rachael Hood resided here in Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Rachael Hood resided here in Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Rachael Hood resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 92
Rachael Hood resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 92
Rachael Hood resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1928
31 Oct 1928
Age 100
Death of Rachael Hood in Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1928
31 Oct 1928
Age 100
Death of Rachael Hood in Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
1928
3 Oct 1928
Age 100
Death of Rachael Hood in Wayne, North Carolina
Wayne, North Carolina
1928
1928
Age 100
Death of Rachael Hood
None
1928
3 Oct 1928
Age 100
Death of Rachael Hood in Wayne, North Carolina
Wayne, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1828
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1828
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 117
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 574C; Enumeration District: 297
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241223
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1830
    Event Place: Wayne County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1835

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1830
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1830
    Event Place: Wayne County
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 117
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 574C; Enumeration District: 297
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241223
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1828
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 574C; Enumeration District: 297

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 574C; Enumeration District: 297

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1241192

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241223

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241223

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 117

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 117

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1928

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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